The 100 best food pairings ever

The 100 best food pairings everWhen it comes to flavor, combination is everything. Two straightforward ingredients can become an entirely new, eye-opening dish. (Think about the first time you had a chocolate-covered pretzel and realized salty and sweet was the greatest thing on the planet.)This list — a compilation of exotic fare and basic duos …

Despite a Warmer Winter, Annual Polar Bear Club Swim Still Chills

It looked like Coney Island on a particularly festive summer day, except that it was Jan. 1, when thousands of people flock to the seaside to start their year off the right way — with an unseasonal ocean swim. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/02/nyregion/despite-a-warmer-winter-annual-polar-bear-club-swim-still-chills.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>

Monitoring of Terrorism Threats Has Risen, Official Says

As the new year approached on Thursday, the police in Munich evacuated two train stations and warned residents to avoid large groups, citing “concrete hints” about a possible attack. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/01/world/europe/monitoring-of-terrorism-threats-has-risen-official-says.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>

14 books to help you live your best damn life in 2016

The new year is almost here — and that means it’s time to set those absolutely unbreakable resolutions. Whether you are making specific resolutions — such as going to the gym a few times a week — or more nebulous ones such as being “more grateful” in 2016, it’s important not to lose sight of …

Confetti party poppers to fill your New Year's Eve party with sparkle

Bring some pop to your New Year’s Eve party. You have champagne, streamers and plenty of party hats ready for your New Year’s Eve bash — now you need just the right idea for a way to celebrate when the clock strikes midnight. See also: 5 creative ways to give gift cards to your friends …